Starting in Toronto

[mrdino]

Hell guys ,

 

I just recently moved to Toronto / Canada , i have a degree in Architecture and have experience in 3D Visualization .

 

Am looking for a job in Toronto Area as i need a license to work as an architect here which will take time , i need your advice .

 

Thanks in advance ,

 

Cheers,

[Frosty]

Where are you from? What is your education?

 

There are 3 steps to Canadian license.

1) Education - must be a professional degree that is CACB or NAAB accredited. If not, you must submit your qualifications to CACB for detail review

2) Internship - work under licensed architect and log hours on the CERB forms, submit to the OAA

3) Exams - pass the EXAC or the NCARBs

 

That could be done in as short as 3 years, but likely more like 5-6.

[mrdino]

Hey Steve ,

 

Thanks for the heads-up on the Canadian License , am actually pursuing that at the moment , but in the meantime i need to find a job to pay my bills and expanses , maybe Architectural Technologist and maybe Arch-Viz , what is the best to go for ? And is it difficult to find one at the moment ?

 

Thanks and cheers ,

Edited September 15, 2012 by mrdino

[Frosty]

I'm not really in touch with the Toronto market so I can't really help you there. Here in Winnipeg, pretty easy

[mrdino]

Hey Steve ,

 

I appreciate your advice , thanks a lot buddy.

 

Cheers ,

[carlotristan3d]

Try to get in touch with members that just recently moved to Toronto, there's a few just can't remember their names. here in vancouver though, it's not easy to get in a firm if you're a 3d specialist. employers like people with all-around skills, revit, cad, sketchup, etc.